A Lyme Regis resident has urged the Ministry of Justice to update its public guidance on Personal Welfare Deputyship, warning families are being misled into making costly and unnecessary court applications.

An agricultural fire sparked a large emergency response yesterday evening in west Dorset

Rare behind-the-scenes photos taken by a 16-year-old during the 1966 filming of Far from the Madding Crowd are now on display in Bridport.

A 1967 project in West Bay extended a sewer outfall 950m into the sea to reduce pollution

Try this five-mile circular walk through Yetminster, Beer Hackett and Thornford, taking in medieval paths, riverside views and Dorset’s finest villages.

A second batch of photos from Bridport reception classes in 2002 capture more young pupils in their early school years.

Kittiwakes are transforming Dorset’s cliffs into a dramatic spectacle. Discover where to see them, why they gather and enjoy stunning reader photos.

‘A teacher said, “I read your story to the year above”. When you’re young, that’s a big deal’

An information centre has been gifted memorabilia commemorating one of the most successful TV shows to come out of west Dorset

Here is how to pronounce the Dorset town of Beaminster - which could be the most mis-pronounced town in the county

This 1921 Dorset Echo page reveals how attitudes towards women have changed.

Beaminster Freemasons have donated £500 to the Prout Bridge Project to support its distraction bags helping young people manage anxiety and mental health.

Dog owners are being warned to check pets carefully as grass seed season spreads, with a Dorset vet explaining the risks, symptoms and how to prevent serious injury.

The longest day of 2026 and the Summer Solstice will take place soon. Here's everything you need to know.

Year 11 students from The Sir John Colfox Academy marked the end of their secondary school journey in style at their prom, held at Symondsbury Tithe Barn

An amber warning for extreme heat has been issued for Dorset as temperatures are set to soar

ONE of the housing developers for Bridport's Foundry Lea housing estate will not be slowing down construction - despite fears over the company's finances.

A community has rallied together to restore an outdoor play area at a school in west Dorset

Lyme Regis students enjoyed an unforgettable experience after meeting England footballer Lucy Bronze

Rural crime is costing the south west millions of pounds a year and leaving West Dorset farmers feeling vulnerable

THOUSANDS of Dorset residents received help from the county’s Better Care Fund in the past year.

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather: Sunny spells and highs up to 29C from 19–22 June. Pollen levels remain very high; moderate wind gusts expected.

Children and families across west Dorset can pick up free pre-loved clothing at local libraries this summer.

The release of the fifth film in a beloved animated series from Pixar are among films being shown in Bridport, Dorchester and Wareham cinemas this weekend.

These stunning Dorset poppy field photos show bursts of the red flowers appearing across the county as if by magic

A much-loved pillar of the community in Bridport is stepping down from his role after serving the community for many years

A family business at the heart of some of the countries most memorable sporting moments have described the enduring ties the town has with rope making

A town road has been closed to replace a pole in danger of collapse

SHOCKING new data has revealed that children under the age of 16 have reported rapes by taxi or private hire drivers

The freehold property at 2 King Street, Bridport was among 150 lots listed across southern England in the latest online auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers

PLANNING applications submitted across the Bridport and Lyme Regis area include proposals affecting homes, commercial premises and farm buildings.

ACCESS works, home extensions and the removal of occupancy restrictions on rural properties feature in the latest decided planning applications for West Dorset.

We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character

A Dorset man who lives in Australia has been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List for his service to saving lives across the world

A former pub landlady has fulfilled a long-held wish and returned behind a bar, pulling a pint for the first time in 26 years

A couple who has farmed in west Dorset for many years have transformed a barren field into a community hub to be enjoyed this summer

A former police officer in west Dorset who entered into an intimate relationship with a vulnerable person has been sentenced

Repair works to a vulnerable section of The Cobb in Lyme Regis have been successfully completed

Part of the A35 is partially blocked in Winterbourne Abbas

PUBLIC OBJECTIONS will lead to a public hearing over an application for a drinks licence for a West Dorset campsite.

A campaign group has warned that a large housing development plan for the north of Dorchester could increase flooding risks, raising concerns about building on flood‑prone land.

A campaign group in West Dorset has launched a fundraiser to help protect a beach from sewage spills

A LYME Regis ice cream business is asking for a licence to be allowed to sell alcohol.

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 33-year-old woman from the Axminster area who is sought on a failure to appear at court warrant.

A main road on the approach to Dorchester is currently blocked

Local Food Links has been delivering fresh, locally sourced school meals across Dorset since its launch in 2006.

Cornish Mutual will be the main sponsor for the 2026 Melplash Agricultural Show, a highlight of Dorset’s agricultural calendar.

A FAMILY have been rescued after their boat's engine failed at sea off the Dorset coast.

ORGANISERS of the Bridport Food Festival have hailed this year's event as 'an enormous success'

EQUIPMENT has been stolen from a fire station in west Dorset following a break-in.